ENGAGE IN STEAM

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math

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Welcome Back SUHSD - 2021-2022
Welcome Back o School!

Welcome Back o School!

Sweetwater Union High School District is excited to welcome back students and families to full-time, in-person instruction for the 2021-2022 school year on July 21, 2021 ! We hope everyone enjoyed a restful summer.


SUHSD continues to monitor guidance from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), and will inform parents, students, staff and the community of changes in health and safety practices if / when guidance is changed in a manner that impacts the SUHSD community.

Read Welcome Back FAQs HERE.

Welcome Back o School!

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Student Scholarship+ Opportunities

Check Out "Student Scholarship Opportunities" newsletter

College Resources

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County Child Health Officer Dr. Kelly Motadel Answers Youth COVID Vaccination Questions

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Meet Janella Pizarro

Janella is an Otay Ranch High School 2013 graduate and former VEX Robotics participant. Attended University of California Irvine (Computer Science) and works at Google as a Software Engineer.
Symposium Series Episode 8-VEX Mustang Robotics 507

Video produced by “Mustang Alumni Symposium Series”

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🎉 5th Annual Sweetwater Solar Sprint 🎉

2021 "5th" Annual Sweetwater Solar Sprint
On Saturday, May 22, middle school students from the following schools participated in our 2021 Sweetwater Solar Sprint; Castle Park Middle, Hilltop Middle, Mar Vista Academy, Montgomery Middle, Rancho del Rey Middle and Southwest Middle School.


Thank you Montgomery Middle School for hosting, Thank you to all teachers that coached our students, and THANK YOU to all students and parents that joined us on this event.

THANK YOU! 2021 Sweetwater Solar Sprint solar kits were sponsored by our partners from Baker-Electric. Additionally, we appreciate the leadership of Nicolas Segura, SUHSD School Board President and the support from IBEW 569 for making this event a reality. Thank you Mr. Jose Vargas, Assistant Principal for your coordination and logistics. THANK YOU to all Solar Coaches (Teachers) and all event volunteers including Montgomery High CTE Engineering Students led by Coach Amaro.
1st Place Race Category

1st Place Race Category

Congratulations to Daniel Hernandez from Hilltop Middle School for winning 1st Place in the RACE Category.


*Congratulations Coach Jen Young (HTM), who is retiring at the end of this school year. Enjoy your well deserved retirement Ms. Young!

1st Place Race Category
Congratulations!

Congratulations!

Category: Race

  • 1st: HTM #56 - Daniel Hernandez
  • 2nd: MOM #86 - Ricardo Ponce
  • 3rd: MOM #73 - Kareem Mendoza

Category: Creativity

  • 1st: RDR #62 - Sebastian Ahumada
  • 2nd: MOM #2 – Eli Gutierrez
  • 3rd: SOM#12 - Donna Rodriguez

Category: Best Design

  • 1st: RDR#32 - Jaron Perez
  • 2nd: MOM #86 - Ricardo Ponce
  • 3rd: SOM #45 -

Congratulations!

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Know Thyself

Know Thyself

Know thyself by understanding your own strengths, interests, and aspirations. Log into your FREE online account > Take the online assessment > Explore your interest > Find your purpose


Log into Thrively HERE using your district google email account


Every SUHSD (middle and high school) student has FREE access to Thrively - Check your account and learn about yourself!

Know Thyself

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🌻 Summer STEAM Opportunity 🌼

VEX Robotics Competition Tipping Point : 2021 - 2022 Game

🌻 Summer STEAM Opportunity 🌼

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TritonHacks is a hackathon for high school students from underserved communities in San Diego, organized by a group of students at UCSD. We hope to create more opportunities for students from schools that lack access to resources in computer science and engineering.

Register HERE

If you would like to learn more about our motivations we have also written a Medium article here. The hackathon will be held online on the June 26 & 27, 2021. Participants will be able to explore different areas of computer science, including data science, app development, design, and web development, through workshops and projects.

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🌻 Summer STEAM Opportunity 🌼

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Be the face and/or the voice of SUHSD STEAM!

SUHSD STEAM is inviting high school students (9th-12th) to volunteer as video or podcasts hosts. You will have the freedom to select the topic, theme, program, opportunity, or idea for the STEAM marketing efforts.


Your participation will be virtual! However, you will be able to tally hours of community service that can help you pursue your after high school plans.

Application form HERE

Use your school email address to access application

STEAM Talks - Episode I: "Aerospace Defense Industry"

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🌻 Summer STEAM Opportunity 🌼

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Instructions to register:

  • Step #2 Login, then click the Online Course tab. you will see the Introduction to the Digital illustration Design Course. For the Spanish version, click the Español tab.
  • Step #3 The course is self-paced so learners can log out and login at any time and continue with their saved work.


*The platform is also mobile-friendly, so students can take a coursefrom their phone or desktop.

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Living Coast Virtual Nature Series

Living Coast Virtual Nature Series

Discover nature in a whole new light, through a virtual nature series hosted on our social media platform. Episodes include tidepooling, hiking, kayaking, wildlife photography, herping, birding, and more! Series includes several spotlighted topics and webinars with guest speakers:

  • March 12 - Photographing Wildlife
  • April 23 - Birding Locally
  • May 7 - Spotting Reptiles & Amphibians
  • June 4 - Identifying Plants & Habitats

Follow Episodes HERE

Living Coast Virtual Nature Series

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Collaboration tops the list in a survey from the Women Business Collaborative (WBC) and Women’s Leadership Magazine USA in an issue out this week. Over one hundred WBC champions featured in the magazine identified the traits most important in meeting the challenges and opportunities for leaders in 2021.

Read More Here

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STEAM programs and activities in San Diego

STEAM programs and activities in San Diego

San Diego as a STEM-rich region needs to be ready for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. The San Diego STEM ECO System connects the community with regional STEAM events and programs. Find a STEAM Opportunity for you today! HERE.

STEAM programs and activities in San Diego

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College and Career Readiness Office\STEAM

College and Career Readiness Office\STEAM

College and Career Readiness Office\STEAM

670 L Street Suite C, Chula Vista, CA, United States jesus.ulloa-higuera@sweetwaterschool.org 619-796-7700 ccr.sweetwaterschools.org/STEAM

Follow us on Twitter @SUHSD_STEAM & share your STEAM news in Twitter #sweetSTEAM

or email the STEAM Programs Coordinator to share your SUHSD STEAM programs, activities, and events at jesus.ulloa-higuera@sweetwaterschools.org

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SUHSD Board of Trustees

Paula Hall, Dr. Adrian Arancibia, Nicholas Segura, Arturo Solis, Frank A. Tarantino

Dr. Moises Aguirre -Superintendent-

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